Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
3F648E
RGB
63, 100, 142
HSL
212, 39%, 40%
HSB
212, 56%, 56%
CMYK
56, 30, 0, 44
LAB
41, -4, -28
LCH
41, 28, 262
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 253
XYZ
11, 12, 27
LUV
41, -16, -38
HWB
212, 25%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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